HP 530 Notebook PC Quick start guide

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Notebooks
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Quick start guide
Getting Started
HP Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 433664-001
October 2006
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
and begin using the computer in Windows
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Getting Started
HP Notebook PC
First Edition: October 2006
Document Part Number: 433664-001
Contents
1 First-time setup
Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting up the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 1: Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 2: Connect the computer to external power. . . . 1–5
Step 3: Turn on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 4: Set up the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended) . . . . . 1–8
2 Quick tour
Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Front components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Left components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Right components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
3 Next steps
Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Protecting the computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Protecting the computer from power surges . . . . . . . 3–2
Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Connecting to a computer network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Getting Started iii
Contents
Installing additional hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Identifying and installing hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Locating and installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Updating the software installed on the computer. . . . . . . 3–7
Finding the user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Turning off the computer correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Quick troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
The computer is unable to start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
The computer screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Software is functioning abnormally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
The computer is turned on but not responding . . . . . 4–4
The computer is unusually warm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
An external device is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
The home wireless network connection is not
working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Contacting Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
A Connect to the Internet from your home
Choosing an ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Using the New Connection Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Choosing the type of Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
B Backup and recovery
Safeguarding your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Backing up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Backing up specific files or folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
Backing up the entire hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3
Backing up modifications made to the system . . . . . B–4
Scheduling backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5
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Contents
Recovering the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5
Creating recovery discs (highly recommended) . . . . B–6
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–8
C Specifications
Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
Rated input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2
Index
Getting Started v
1
First-time setup
Identifying required hardware
To set up the computer for the first time, you will need the
computer, the AC adapter, the power cord, and the primary
battery.
Components included with the computer may vary by region
and by model.
Getting Started 1–1
First-time setup
Component
1 Power cord
2 AC adapter
3
Primary battery
Use only the AC adapter provided with the computer or one
approved for this computer.
1–2 Getting Started
First-time setup
Setting up the computer
Computer setup involves the following tasks:
1. Inserting the battery into the computer.
2. Connecting the computer to external power
The battery begins to charge.
3. Turning on the computer.
4. Setting up the software.
5. Creating recovery discs (recommended)
Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for
instructions.
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CAUTION: Prevent file corruption and ensure correct driver installation
by observing the following practices during the hardware and software
setup procedures:
Do not unplug the computer from external power.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation.
Getting Started 1–3
First-time setup
Step 1: Insert the battery
To insert a primary battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the
battery bay tow
ard you.
2. Slide the battery 1 into the battery bay until it is seated.
The battery release latches 2 automatically lock the battery
into place.
1–4 Getting Started
First-time setup
Step 2: Connect the computer to external
power
Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and
country.
To connect the computer to external AC power:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the
computer.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3.
Getting Started 1–5
First-time setup
When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to
charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) turns
on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light turns off.
Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery
is fully charged and the battery light turns of
f.
A partially charged new battery can run the computer after
software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not
be accurate until the new battery has been fully charged.
Step 3: Turn on the computer
To open the computer:
» Raise the display.
1–6 Getting Started
First-time setup
To turn on the computer:
» Press the power button 1.
The power light on power button 2 turns on, and you are
prompted to begin software setup.
Getting Started 1–7
First-time setup
Step 4: Set up the software
After the computer is turned on, it will go through software setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the software. Note the
following points:
After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete
the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time
varies.
During software setup, the computer may pause periodically
for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an
hourglass icon.
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CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system
language before the “Welcome to Windows” page is displayed,
choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not
choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during
software setup.
To register the operating system and the computer, you must
be connected to the Internet. For more information about
connecting to the Internet, refer to “Appendix A” in this guide.
If you do not register during software setup, you can do so at
any time after software setup is complete.
Step 5: Create recovery discs
(recommended)
You can create a set of recovery discs of your full factory image
using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are
used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating
system and software applications to factory settings in case of
system failure or instability.
Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for detailed
instructions.
1–8 Getting Started
2
Quick tour
Identifying required hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region
and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the
standard features included on most computer models.
Getting Started 2–1
Quick tour
Top components
Component
1 TouchPad
2 Wireless light
(select models only)
3
Wireless button
(select models only)
4
Power button
5 Power light
2–2 Get
ting Started
Quick tour
Front components
Component
1 Battery light
2 Audio-out (headphone) jack
3
Audio-in (microphone) jack
Getting Started 2–3
Quick tour
Left components
Component
1 RJ-11 (modem) jack
(select models only)
2
RJ-45 (network) jack
3
Power connector
4 External monitor port
5
USB ports (2)
6
PC Card slot
Right components
Component
1 Optical drive
2
Security cable slot
2–4 Get
ting Started
3
Next steps
Protecting the computer
The information in this section explains how your computer can
be protected from damage caused by a virus, a security breach,
a power surge, unsafe operation, or system failure.
Protecting the computer from viruses
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the
operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to
function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in
most cases, repair any damage the
y have caused. To provide
ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus
software must be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security is preinstalled on the computer:
Your version of Norton Internet Security includes 60 days of
free updates. It is strongly recommended that you protect the
computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing
extended update service.
For information about using and updating Norton Internet
Security and for purchasing extended update service, select
Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help
and Support.
To access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All
Programs > Norton Internet Security.
Getting Started 3–1
Next steps
Protecting your system files
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to
back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality.
Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for additional
information.
Protecting your privacy
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you or the computer.
To optimize the privacy protection features:
Keep the operating system and software updated. Many
software updates contain security enhancements.
Use a firewall. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on
the computer. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic.
Protecting the computer from power surges
To protect the computer from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm,
observe these practices:
Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery
power or shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on the
modem cable that connects the modem to a telephone line.
Telephone line surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronic retailers in some regions.
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HP 530 Notebook PC Quick start guide

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